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Best Platformer games of 2020
The 30 best Platformer games released in 2020, ranked from 6,187 critic and player ratings.
The best Platformer game of 2020 is Hades, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
03
Spelunky 2
90
/100
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.
91
/100
03
Spelunky 2
90
/100
04
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
05
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
88
/100
06
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is the eighth Crash Bandicoot series game, though the fourth chronologically. The game retains the series' core platforming gameplay and adds new elements through the use of the Quantum Masks, who can alter levels and provide means to traverse or overcome obstacles. It also includes additional game modes for replaying levels, and the ability to control five characters, three of whom – Cortex, Dingodile, and Tawna – have their own unique gameplay and levels.
86
/100
07
Monster Sanctuary
A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.
85
/100
08
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
09
Astro's Playroom
83
/100
10
The Pedestrian
82
/100
11
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
82
/100
12
Huntdown
82
/100
13
Ultrakill
81
/100
14
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
15
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80
/100
16
Raji: An Ancient Epic
78
/100
17
Fall Guys
77
/100
18
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
76
/100
19
Super Mario Bros. 35
75
/100
20
Carrion
75
/100
21
Moving Out
74
/100
22
B
Call of the Sea
72
/100
23
Biped
72
/100
24
Battletoads (2020)
69
/100
25
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom — Rehydrated
68
/100
26
Super Meat Boy Forever
68
/100
27
Battletoads
68
/100
28
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
68
/100
29
Worms Rumble
67
/100
30
Stumble Guys
61
/100
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
05
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
88
/100
06
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is the eighth Crash Bandicoot series game, though the fourth chronologically. The game retains the series' core platforming gameplay and adds new elements through the use of the Quantum Masks, who can alter levels and provide means to traverse or overcome obstacles. It also includes additional game modes for replaying levels, and the ability to control five characters, three of whom – Cortex, Dingodile, and Tawna – have their own unique gameplay and levels.
86
/100
07
Monster Sanctuary
A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.
85
/100
08
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
84
/100
09
Astro's Playroom
83
/100
10
The Pedestrian
82
/100
11
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
82
/100
12
Huntdown
82
/100
13
Ultrakill
81
/100
14
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
81
/100
15
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80
/100
16
Raji: An Ancient Epic
78
/100
17
Fall Guys
77
/100
18
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
76
/100
19
Super Mario Bros. 35
75
/100
20
Carrion
75
/100
21
Moving Out
74
/100
22
B
Call of the Sea
72
/100
23
Biped
72
/100
24
Battletoads (2020)
69
/100
25
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom — Rehydrated
68
/100
26
Super Meat Boy Forever
68
/100
27
Battletoads
68
/100
28
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
68
/100
29
Worms Rumble
67
/100
30
Stumble Guys
61
/100
FAQ
What is the best Platformer game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.